NEW electric car charging hub for Adelaide

“These Tesla and Mitsubishi charging points are one step towards a decarbonised economy – enhancing our city’s reputation as one of the most liveable cities in the world. ”

Jay Weatherill

Premier of South Australia

The City of Adelaide is now a hub for South Australia’s electric vehicle charging network with eight fast charging stations opening today within a new dedicated electric vehicle (EV) parking area, adjacent to the Central Market precinct.

A further 11 charging stations will be installed in the Adelaide Central Market by the end of November.

In a Carbon Neutral Adelaide Partnership, the City of Adelaide and Government of South Australia have collaborated with SA Power Networks, Mitsubishi and Tesla to offer super-fast direct current (DC) charging services.

The Hub will also house Tesla Superchargers, which are the fastest charging solution in Australia, providing 270km for Model S and Model X vehicles in just 30 minutes.

The Tesla Superchargers are the first of a network of 50 charging points across South Australia, and form part of the agreement between the State Government and Tesla to deliver the world’s largest lithium ion battery, to be built at Jamestown. This addition also allows Tesla owners to travel from Brisbane all the way through to Adelaide.

The City of Adelaide’s charging stations will offer free charging services until the end of November 2017 and provide a central link to electric vehicle charging services on Kangaroo Island, the Fleurieu Peninsula, the Adelaide Hills and Clare Valley.

Premier Jay Weatherill said Adelaide has the ambition of being the world’s first carbon neutral city, and in the future, electric vehicles will be the preferred mode of transport.

“That’s why we are leading the way by working with electric vehicle manufacturers to install these charging points in our city, and across the state.

“These Tesla and Mitsubishi charging points are one step towards a decarbonised economy – enhancing our city’s reputation as one of the most liveable cities in the world,” said Premier Weatherill.